Summary

For more than seven years, a global leader in mechanical pipe joining systems has relied on The Connors Group to support it’s highly-specialized ERP contract staffing needs. Their internal systems—AS400, BPCS, and EDI—are aging and complex, requiring niche technical skill sets that are increasingly scarce in today’s market. On top of that, the organization is undergoing a multi-year ERP migration, but timelines remain fluid due to shifting project priorities and unforeseen staffing needs. They needed a recruiting partner who could move quickly, backfill roles without delay, and deliver experienced consultants who could both maintain legacy systems and support transition efforts—all while minimizing operational disruption.

Solutions

Our initial engagement marked the beginning of a trusted partnership when a longtime connection of over 20 years reached out to Sheri Breitstein on New Year’s Day needing to hire an AS400 consultant. She tapped into her network, introduced the hiring manager to a highly-skilled expert, and had a talented professional on assignment the very next day!

As the relationship matured, our client transitioned through several organizations and evolving business needs. However, he has consistently relied on The Connors Group as his preferred contract staffing partner because our recruiting team has exclusive relationships with talented legacy ERP experts who otherwise can’t be reached. Our networks have enabled us to quickly activate a pipeline of qualified AS400, BPCS, and EDI consultants.

Since 2019, we’ve supported 24 job searches, submitted 71 qualified candidates, arranged 55 interviews, and successfully placed 7 consultants across a mix of AS400, BPCS, and EDI roles. He has been constantly impressed with our commitment to building a talent pipeline that can be tapped on his behalf at a moments notice. For example, we engaged and placed an EDI specialist in just 30 days through a targeted, external search that aligned with the client’s Ideal Candidate Profile. And, most recently, we assisted with an urgent RPG Developer position in under 10 days by re-engaging a proven consultant.

We continue to serve as a responsive, embedded partner—ready to pivot, backfill, and step in as needed to ensure uninterrupted momentum throughout his ERP migration!

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